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Montessori Education is a method of learning founded by Dr. Maria Montessori. Nokomis Montessori is one of three Public Montessori Schools in the Saint Paul Public School district.
Acceptance letters for 2009-2010 were mailed to families on April 14. If you didn't receive an acceptance letter, please call Student Placement at 651-632-3760 to inquire about your child's enrollment for 2009-2010. Nokomis office does not have information about waiting lists. Families can call the Nokomis office at 651-293-8857 after receiving a waiting list number to discuss enrollment possibilities for 2009-2010.
If you have received an acceptance letter and want more information on Discovery Club, call Linda Elliott at 651-293-5461.
Nokomis Montessori Magnet, serving the east side of St. Paul, learn in multi-age classrooms emphasizing the Montessori method blending in components of reader’s workshop and writer’s workshop. Students learn in a non-competitive environment and use special Montessori materials that help them understand concepts and skills. Differentiated instruction is embedded in the Montessori methodology. Students in a Montessori environment learn strategies to think and work independently. The Montessori teaching style and classroom organization maximizes the school learning environment and student behavior.
Classrooms are organized into three levels and students attend school in multi-age classes:
• Children’s House Classes have two grade combinations of four year olds (.5 day) and all day Kindergarten students.
• Elementary 1 have two grade combinations of students in grades 1, 2 and 3.
• Elementary 2 have three grade combinations of students in grades 4-6.
Students stay with the same teacher and peers for two to three years.
Special Features:
• All classroom teachers are Montessori certified providing the school community with a common philosophy and structure.
• Nokomis has a high stability rate for both students and staff.
• Nokomis provides a strong writer’s workshop and reader’s workshop curriculum. Students participate in small reading groups providing opportunities for students to work at their own instructional level.
• Enrichment and extended learning opportunities are incorporated into the Montessori curriculum for our gifted and talented students. Enrichment activities include literacy/reading groups, writer’s workshop and science fair projects.
• We are using a collaborative model of ELL service with our students. ELL teachers provide service during reading in the classroom.
• Students participate in Physical Education, Technology and Science specialty classes on a rotating basis.
• ALC Extended Day classes meet twice a week to provide additional academic support for our students.
• Parent involvement opportunities include PTA, Site Council and frequent school-family activities.
• The school is peaceful and attractive.
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Philosophy
The Montessori method has been tested and proven successful throughout the world for seventy years.
Concerning Your Child
• Children are challenged at their own pace.
• Children are free to choose their work within limits.
• Children of varying ages work together in the same classroom, stimulating both academic and social growth.
• The method seeks to develop the whole child socially, mentally and physically.
• The child is encouraged to become an independent learner. It is the child’s natural aptitude for learning that is tapped and cultivated.
The Classroom
• The Montessori classroom is a joyous place to be. It is geared to the child’s natural development and the child has the unique opportunity to fulfill his/her potential.
The Materials
• Individual materials permit a varied peace and accommodate many levels of ability. The materials isolate the learning task for the child so that s/he can master the concepts.
• Each exercise has a control of error that allows the child to correct his/her own errors.
• The exercised are the tools of learning and make abstract ideas concrete.
• Through the use of materials, the child will develop her/his coordination, attention to detail and good work habits.
“Follow the Child”
Maria Montessori
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